Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $55.54 | 8.190% | $60.0887 | $60.09 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
Purchase #2 | $118.86 | 10.521% | $131.3653 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #3 | $26.27 | 10.267% | $28.9671 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
Purchase #4 | $32.45 | 11.463% | $36.1697 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #5 | $76.30 | 3.358% | $78.8622 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #6 | $18.92 | 7.575% | $20.3532 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
Purchase #7 | $200.29 | 6.746% | $213.8016 | $213.80 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $528.63 | $569.6078 | $569.61 | $569.55 | $569.80 |